When the DeWalt D24000 came out, it made tile users everywhere switch their brand of saw and try out the new DeWalt—often characterized as one of the best wet saws under $5,000. So what makes this tile saw an instant classic?
Category: Power Tools
Diamond Blades – Blade guide 101
Anyone who has done any tiling understands that the saw is just one piece of the puzzle. Certainly, with a saw moving at three to ten thousand rpms, putting a thin kerf blade might cut just about anything, but the quality of cut, longevity of the blade, and effect on the saw might encourage any wet saw user to have the proper blade for the task at hand. Considering the cost of blades, it is important to know what to look for when it comes to a diamond blade.
But why is there such a huge selection of different diamond blades out there, even within one brand? How does a person understand and differentiate between the hundreds of unique qualities and styles?
WoodOwl Auger Bits
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e of you who have not heard of WoodOwl and need to use auger bits on a regular basis, these bits are going to make your life a whole lot easier. Although it might not be a household name, WoodOwl has designed one of the best nail chipper ship auger bits on the market and is highly regarded by those in the industry. WoodOwl is a Japanese company, with their drill bits fully produced by their own factory in Miki City, Japan with Japan-made high-carbon steel (S55C). This means that their bits are lighter in weight than standard auger bits, creating less fatigue. The precision circularity along the length of the bit keeps it in line without forcing the operator to compensate. The Japan-Made Carbon Steel used is some of the most durable on the planet, and mixed with precise heat treatment and induction hardening, the bit provides exceptional strength and gives a magnificent cut.
Why you need to upgrade to the new Makita LS1016L
Designing and building motors since 1915, Makita is still one of the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. After the fall of the radial arm saw in the 1990s, their compound mitre saw started growing enormously in popularity. The LS1016 (the 10-inch version, hence the “10”) and the LS1216 (the 12-inch) are the newest models in Makita’s lineup of mitre saws. The old LS1013 and LS1214 were workhorses that lasted longer than most people hoped. So when the new model came out, almost everyone had large expectations.
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Fein Angle Grinder – WSG14125T
With nothing else on the market able to touch their unique designs and longevity, the Fein WG 14 grinders are in a league of their own. Fein has obtained its brand loyalty through industrial innovation and durability.
Milwaukee M12 Jig Saw: 2445-20 / 2445-21
As if Milwaukee didn’t have an impressive enough assortment of 12v tools, they’ve made a splash with their new M12 Jigsaw, which is sure to become a handy addition to home owners and professionals tool arsenal.
Milwaukee Fuel Series – Part 1: What’s all this talk about brushless motors?
Over the next couple weeks we’ll be talking about some of the technology used in Milwaukee’s new Fuel line of cordless products.
Our first installment in this series is about their new brushless motors. If you haven’t already been over to Milwaukee’s new Fuel microsite, you should check it out. You can have a look at some of the new products that they have been developing. There is a lot of hype about how Milwaukee’s new Powerstate Brushless motors are lighter, more efficient and more powerful than anything in the industry and hopefully we can better explain what this is all about.
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Vibration Control Finishing Sanders
Bosch ROS65VC Vibration Control Sanders
Holding a random orbital sander while you progress through various grades of sandpaper looking for that final finish can be tiresome work. The vibrations transmitted though the tool, into your hand, wrist and forearm can fatigue tendons and muscles and require the taking of more frequent breaks. Thanks to a cool new Bosch-exclusive suspension system isolating the handle from the tool body, vibration transfer to the user is minimized, enhancing handling, user comfort and improving productivity.
WunderTool – Milwaukee Cordless Hackzall
Milwaukee Hackzall Cordless Recipro Saws
Definitely one of the coolest, most versatile tools that’s come about in a long time has to be the Milwaukee Hackzall. This somewhat bizarre hybrid of a jigsaw, a recipro saw and a power hacksaw, s versatile as it is unusual.
Oscillating Tool Blades
More than any other, the Swiss Army Knife of power tools has to be the Multi-tool. The key to this comparison being the variety of different attachments for the diverse applications it can perform. These unique and versatile tools are available from most of the major power tool manufacturers and at a number of price points.
The Tool Corner 